Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

I feel useless

I am trying to figure out why I came to this site. I felt depressed but as I read other profiles, I feel that I am not worthy of this site.

I can't sleep, I am constantly thinking about the people that I cannot help. I think about all of the young people,the cutters, the abused, the neglected,... I want to hold them tight, wipe their tears, absorb thir pain, drink huge glasses of milk with stacks of oreos, stay up all night talking or just hold them as they dreamlessly sleep.... I want them to laugh. Let them know they are loved, worthy, and valuable.

you came to this site because you are a caring and loving person who wants to help others and help yourself.you are not useless by no means, but lynn said it right. you can only help those who help themselves. it is heartbreaking i know but that is the way it is. please don't put yourself down any longer.just reach out and know thta you matter. hugs to you

Thank you all, really. You made some valid points, I understand what you are saying. know I can't save the world, shit, I can't save myself, I guess I just hope that somewhere along the way, I can make someones day brighter. I can listen though,,,,thank you. I do feel better. You guys are truly awesome....

yes that's true lynn :)
somedays all yu have to do is take the lil extra effort to make someones day a lil brighter, like holding the door open for em when yu see em goin in to the store with yu. looking behind yu and realizing the look on some ppls faces that they are also sad too and feeling desperate and hopeless.

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...

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